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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name:_,
ProjectName:
Applic./ Permit No: /,,f County:
Reviewer. River Basin Name:
Date Received.
❑ New ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed:; ❑ Fee Received: t
Please route entire application package to :
❑ Regional Office (z complete copies, attach the "LQS Regional Office Mining Application Review
Checklist" to one copy and attach both the DAQand DWR "Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional
Engineer)
Date: Routed
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed
❑ US Fish it Wildlife Service Date: Routed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first; pages of the application and any location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks iJ Recreation Date: Routed
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date: Routed
❑ Division of Soil eWater Conservation (plus LEA) Date: Routed
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives i7 History Date: Routed
(Only nero applicants)
❑ Other: Date: Routed
** Suspense Date for Comments:
❑ Please note the following:
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
(no later than zg days from receipt)

G.S. Materials, Inc.
PO Box 1355
Burlington, NC 27216
919-499-9322
December 16, 2019
NCDENR
Judy Wehner & Kimberly Summers
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: Mill Creek Mine Permit 51-40 & 51-49
Dear Judy:
We sent a request to modify the above -mentioned permits earlier this year. We would like to
withdraw this request and keep our current permits in place. Should there be any questions regarding
this, please feel free to call me at 336-263-6105. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely,
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. Daniel Smith
Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7016 2140 0000 0565 1789
Ms. Karen Newport
Blue Water Sand & Gravel Inc.
PO Box 135
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
RE: Mill Creek Mine
Mining Permit No. 51-40
Johnston County
Neuse River Basin
Dear Ms. Newport:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 21, 2019
We have received the $51,000.00 Surety Bond No. PB02341701045 issued by
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company for the referenced mining operation. As this new
surety bond sufficiently covers the mining operation, the enclosed Surety Bond No. 9195715
for $51,000.00 issued by the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland is hereby released by
the Department of Environmental Quality for your disposal.
Please note that we have not received a response to the August 19, 2019 letter
requesting more information for the modification of this permit and Mining Permit No. 51-49.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have
any questions on the above, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
4c
Jdith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Enclosure: Surety Bond No. 9195715
cc: Mr. Bill Denton, PE
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7016 2140 0000 0565 1383
Mr. James Kirkpatrick
Blue Water Sand & Gravel Inc.
PO Box 1335
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
RE: Mill Creek Mine
Permit No. 51-40 & 51-49
Johnston County
Neuse River Basin
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick.
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 19, 2019
We have reviewed the modification your company submitted for the referenced mine
site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with
GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
1. Provide proof, such as a copy of the signed return receipt from certified mail that
the county manager has been properly notified of the modification to add land.
2. Provide proof that there is a valid wetland delineation of the properties and
surrounding area. In addition provide a valid stream determination. Include . a
NRCS soil survey of the site.
3. Provide a50 foot riparian buffers along all head of where the skimmer outlet
dissipator is shown. The dissipator must be outside of the buffer.
4. Provide skimmer calculations for the skimmer proposed for Pit B.
5. Revise the map to clearly show and label all access roads.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North.Carolina 27699-1612
NOA7ii CARCLINA N Q

Certified Mail
Mr. Kirkpatrick
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6. Please clarify if you plan on bonding the future pit areas (2 & 3) at this time -or
plan on modifying the permit to include these areas later. If this is the case, add
a note on the mine stating such.
Please note, this office may request additional information, not included in this letter, as
the mining application review progresses.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information and the bond to my attention at the following address:
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
incerely,
c
udith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist -
cc: Mr. Bill Denton, PE

Wehner, Judy
From:
Denton, Bill
Sent:
Thursday, August 15, 2019 4:25 PM
To:
Miller, David
Cc:
Wenner, Judy, Summers, Kimberly M
Subject:
FW: Mill Creek Mine (combining 51-40 & 51-49 and additional acreage) Review
Comments
David/Judy:
Please see Kimberly's comments below. I have none to add. If we can be of further assistance, don't hesitate to
call. Thanks.\
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William H. Denton, IV, PE
Regional Engineer — RRO
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources — Land Quality Section
Department of Environmental Quality
919 7914200 office
bill.denton(a)ncdenr. oov
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
^Nothing Compares.,—.
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the Noah Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties.
From: Summers, Kimberly M <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 11:15 AM
To: Denton, Bill <[e-mail]>
Subject: Mill Creek Mine (combining 51-40 & 51-49 and additional acreage) Review Comments
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Please see the below review comments for the most recent Mill Creek Mine permit submittal (combining 51-40 & 51-49
and additional acreage)
I was on site 8/12/19 and the buffers have all been restored.
Provide documentation regarding wetlands determination. (In progress.)
2. The only outlet for the settling basin is a rock weir overflow. Is this acceptable?
A riparian buffer is shown around the sides of a ditch to the east of Pit B. However, a 50' buffer is not shown at
the head of the ditch where an outlet dissipator is shown. Dissipator should be outside of the buffer.
A skimmer is proposed at Pit B. Do we have calculations?
5 Clearly show and label all haul roads.

Add a note under Future Pit 2 and Future Pit 3 that a permit modification will be needed before work begins in
these areas.
Kimberly Summers
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
O: [phone]
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[e-mail]
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Applicant's Name: l�l llU L P ' 1' )<a .; %-i'�'` :' ProjedName:�-
Applic./ Permit No: County: Date Received
Reviewer: River Basin Name:
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❑ New ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: s ❑ Fee Received: $
Please route entire application package to:
❑ Regional Office (z complete copies; attach the "LQS Regional Office Mining Application Review
Checklist" to one copy and attach both the DAQand DWR "Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional
Engineer)
Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish dt Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages of the application and any location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks it Recreation Date: Routed
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date: Routed
❑ Division of Soil dt Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date: Routed
(Only new applications and madifwations requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives dt History
(Only new applicants)
❑ Other:
** Suspense Date for Comments:
❑ Please note the following:
Date: Routed
Date: Routed
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Reed
(no later than zs days from receipt)
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pARAMOUNTE
E N 0 1 N E E R
July 18, 2019
NCDEQ
512 North Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Attn: Judith Wehner
RE: Mill Creek Mine
Dear Mrs. Wehner,
N C3. I N C.
JUL 2 1019
LAND OUALI 1 V ScGT1O�
On behalf of GS Materials, we are submitting a response to your comments dated June 26t" 2019. Please
find your comments listed below with our response provided in bold.
Provide proof, such as a copy of the signed return receipt from certified mail that the county
manager has been properly notified of the modification to add land.
• We are meeting with Johnston County and have had discussions with the Planning
Director. We are proceeding with a rezoning as required with Johnston County
and if you need additional information let us know.
2. Properly complete the enclosed Affidavit of Notification and return the original to this office.
• An original signed Affidavit will be mailed to your attention.
3. Provide proof that there is a valid wetland delineation of the properties and surrounding area. In
addition, provide a valid stream determination. Include a NRCS soil survey of the site.
• A meeting and JD request is being scheduled with the USACE Office in order to
determine stream and wetland features on the permit boundary. An NRCS soil
survey is attached herein in the meantime.
4. Provide proof all riparian buffers have been re-established and revegetated. Show all buffers,
wetland and streams on the mine map. Include the riparian buffers along all head waters of
streams.
• The 50-ft stream and ditch riparian (undisturbed) buffers are shown on the maps
and all the riparian buffers have been restored. The only one in question was at
the rear of the property where the ditch was discharging and that ditch has been
plugged and the 50-ft buffer is being re -vegetated.
5. Revise the mine map to show the overburden storage area locations. Show all of the previously
approved erosion and sediment control measures on the mine map. Show all proposed berms on
the mine map.
• Mine Maps have been revised to show the erosion control measures previously
approved which include the initial depressed sediment pits on Pits 3 and 4.
Overburden berms have been replaced with wastepile areas along with stockpile
areas. The future Pits 3 and 4 are not included within the affected acreage at this
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time, therefore, a permit modification will be required and further erosion control
measures can be installed prior to the new permitted excavation.
6. Explain how your company intends to dispose of the materials on the Harper Property from the
fire.
• The Harper House will be properly disposed of at the Johnston County landfill or
wood material further burned onsite.
7. The application used was not the updated application. Provide the life of the mine in years. Note
that a modification may be required if the mine life extends past 10 years.
• The revised page 4 in section A. The mine life will still be 10yrs.
8. Provide a detailed comprehensive mine plan. Include dewatering details.
• The dewatering is shown in more detail on the maps and details. Discharge #1 is
the Marlee skimmer outlet attached to the existing box outlet, that is not being
used currently. Discharge #2 is another surface watering device, the rip -rap
overflow spillway. A revised detail and mine maps have been shown.
9. Show the location of the skimmers, skimmer outlets, and outlet protection. Show a retrieval
rope on the simmer detail. Include skimmer calculations. Provide additional erosion and
sediment control measures during clearing phases. Provide a baffle detail.
• A rope is shown on the slimmer detail. Baffles are not proposed given new
excavations will be expansions of existing pits as shown or either initial pits that
water naturally drains into and does not leave. Therefore, baffles will serve no
purpose in a depressed area where water does not drain offsite. These areas are
already cleared and open fields. The future Pits 3 and 4 are not included within
the affected acreage at this time, therefore, a permit modification will be required
and further erosion control measures can be installed prior to the new permitted
excavation.
10. Provide lime rates. Specify mulch and tack details for all seeded area. Provide a matting detail.
• Lime and fertilizer rates are now shown along with a diversion ditch AND RECP
details on Sheet CM-3.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding any of this information
or require additional material, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
Paramounte Engineering, Inc.
165 J. Branch Smith
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Soil Map —Johnston County, North Carolina
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE PAID
FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand and Gravel
3. Mining method:
4.
❑ Hydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
® Dragline & Truck ❑ Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Tracked Excavator and Truck
a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) +/- 35ft
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation,
etc.) Natural Ground
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) +/- 30-35 ft
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Since 2007 by G.S.M. and prior by others
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of Mining Operation or Life of Lease from
Public Entity): 10
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps
and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing_ Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5'hFloor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Tames Kirkpatrick , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a
new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from
the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that
the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining
the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be
mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses
shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department:
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I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality
in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been
caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following
address: Braston Newton, Planning Director
Johnston County Government
309 E. Market Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
www.johnstonne.com/planning
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department
that a reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all
tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining
these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of
the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S.
74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the
receipts of mailing showing that the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the
Department upon request.
Si a re of Applicant or 'ge-f Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
e of applicant: 3GrY.Ki �
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I, G e a Notary Public of the County of A'(C n/,Q/-CL , State of North Carolina, do hereby
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certify that VL appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above
Affidavit was made by him. �� c
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this 1 day of L A"1 /
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAELS.REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7016 2140 0000 0564 4972
Mr. James Kirkpatrick
Blue Water Sand & Gravel Inc.
PO Box 1335
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
RE: Mill Creek Mine
Permit No. 51-40 & 51-49
Johnston County
Neuse River -Basin
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 26, 2019
We have reviewed the modification your company submitted for the referenced mine
site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with
GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
Provide proof, such as a copy of the signed return receipt from certified mail that
the county manager has been properly notified of the modification to add land.
2. Properly complete the enclosed Affidavit of Notification and return the original to
this office.
r�3 Provide proof that there is a valid wetland delineation of the properties and
surrounding area. In addition provide a valid stream determination. Include a
NRCS soil survey of the site.
4. Provide proof all riparian buffers have been re-established and revegetated.
Show all buffers, wetland and streams on the mine map. Include the riparian
buffers along all head waters of streams.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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Mr. Kirkpatrick
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5. Revise the mine map to show the overburden storage area locations. Show all of
the previously approved erosion and sediment control measures on the mine
map. Show all proposed berms on the mine map.
6. Explain how your company intends to dispose of the materials on the Harper
Property from the fire.
7. The application used was is not the updated application. Provide the life of the
mine in years. Note that a modification may be required if the mine life extends
past 10 years.
8. Provide a detailed comprehensive mine plan. Include dewatering details.
9. Show the location of the skimmers, skimmer outlets, and outlet protection. Show
a retrieval rope on the simmer detail. Include skimmer calculations. Provide
additional erosion and sediment control measures during clearing phases.
Provide a baffle detail.
10. Provide lime rates. Specify mulch and tack details for all seeded area. Provide a
matting detail.
Please note, this office may request additional information, not included in this letter, as
the mining application review progresses.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information and the bond to my attention at the following address:
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.

Certified Mail
Mr. Kirkpatrick
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Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
qJucerely,
ith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Bill Denton, PE

Wehner, Judy
From: Denton, Bill
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 4:15 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Summers, Kimberly M
Subject: FW: Mill Creek Comments 51-40
Please see Kimberly's comments below. I would only add that our permit should clarify when pumping between pits is
permissible at the mine site. There was confusion on this issue when we conducted our most recent site visit. Thanks.
f:31f
William H. Denton, IV, PE
Regional Engineer— RRO
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources — Land Quality Section
Department of Environmental Quality
919 791 4200 office
bill.denton(ncdenr.aov
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
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From: Summers, Kimberly M
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2019 4:47 PM
To: Denton, Bill <[e-mail]>
Subject: Mill Creek Comments 51-40
M1
Please see the below review comments for the Mill Creek Mine revised permit (combining 51-40 & 51-49 and additional
acreage)
1. Provide the location of the site, to scale as near as possible, on the most recent paper -bound version of the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey map. Do not use the new color versions of the maps
available on the NRCS website. Use the scanned copies of the archived black and white maps on their website,
which are more accurate.
2. Max depth stated in permit application +/-35'. In detail on sheet CM-1, depth is+/-50'.
3. Plan states "Follow erosion control measures as approved on previous mine maps for any new excavation and
clearing." This modification seeks to combine permits 51-50 and 51-49 under one permit, 51-40. If permits are
to be combined, all information, maps, and ESC measures for all areas in both mines covered under this new
revision should be submitted as part of this permit modification.
4. Show all riparian buffers, wetlands, and stream features on the plan sheet. Submit 401/404, if needed.

5. A riparian buffer is shown around the sides of a ditch in the south eastern portion of site. However, a 50' buffer
is not shown at the head of the ditch where an outlet dissipator is shown.
6. Show location of skimmer, skimmer outlet, and outlet protection on the skimmer basin symbol on the plan
sheet
7. Additional ESC measures will be needed during early phases of overburden removal associated with Pits C and F
8. Provide a baffle detail.
9. Show a retrieval rope on the skimmer detail.
10. Provide lime rates.
11. Specify seeded areas will be mulched and tacked after seed is applied and specify rates.
12. Wheat is only a temporary crop, not permanent.
13. Provide a matting detail.
14. Provide skimmer calculations.
Thanks,
Kimberly
Kimberly Summers
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
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Wehner, Judy
From: Bauer, Michael
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2019 10:50 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Mine app reviews
Attachments: A&H Mine 2019 mod.docx; Mill Creek Mine 2019 mod.docx
Judy,
Attached are the mine application reviews forA&H Mine in Hoke County and the Mill Creek Mine in Johnston County. I
hope this is the proper way to send the letters now that they are electronically sent to us.
Thank you.
Michael Bauer
Hydrogeologist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
919 707 9004 office
919 733 3558 fax
Michael.BauerPncdenr.¢ov
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh NC 27604
Mailing address:
1611 Mail Service Center
11th floor Archdale
Raleigh, NC 27699-1611

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
FROM: Michael Bauer
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 4, 2019
Ground Water Management Branch
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Mill Creek Mine
Johnston County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit Modification request for the above referenced project.
The Mill Creek Mine, located in Johnston County, does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies and has previously registered their withdrawals, with the Division of Water Resources,
as facility ID #0864-0001.
Facilities are required to register their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General
Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statute requires any non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000
gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface water to register and update withdrawals. This
statute also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of surface water from one river
basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers. Water withdrawal registrants must
complete the annual water use reporting form by April 1 for the previous year. The registration form may be
obtained from the following link:
https://www.ncwater.org/wwatr
If you have further questions regarding the water withdrawal registration please contact John Barr with the
Division of Water Resources at [phone] or email him at [e-mail].
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mall Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
nmaY.m,\ 919.707.9000

05/21/2019
Ms. Judith Wehner.
NCDEQ-DEMLR-Mining Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RECEIVED
MAY 292019
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Re: Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. Mining Permit 51-40 & 51-49.
Johnson County.
Dear Ms. Wehner:
If the proposed mine named Mill Creek Mine adversely impacts any existing wells for
the residences that are currently occupied within a 500' radius of its location, Blue
Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. will take action to correct loss of water by lowering the
pumps and/or increasing the drop pipes in existing wells, replacing the pump with one
that can draw from a deeper depth, replacing the well with a deeper one, or would
considering paying the initial hook-up fee for county water for the residences if the
owner desires.
Sincerly,
Karen Newport
CEO
PO Box 1335, Burlington, NC 27216. Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone].

PARAMOUNTE
E N G 1 N E E R 1 MG. I N C.
May 22, 2019
Ms. Judy Wehner
NCDEQ — NCDEMLR
1612 Mail Center Drive
Raleigh, NC24"91'f(o9•f
RE: Mill Creek Mine (Permit 5140 and 51-49)
Williford Rd, Princeton, Johnston County, NC
Dear Ms. Wehner,
RECEIVED
MAY 2 9 Z019
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
On behalf of Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. we are submitting a follow-up summary of the changes
proposed as -requested by your email. See below for a brief list -
• Request that the permits 51-40 and 51-49 be combined into 1 permit with a single bond
coverage.
• The Harper tract where the washout occurred across the driveway has been purchased by Blue
Water and has been included into the revised maps issued to your office.
• The buffers are varied between permits and we propose basically a 50' buffer all the way
around with exception to Williford Road as a 100' buffer. There was a 250' buffer on the rear
of the old maps, that we are proposing to be a 50' now.
• Dewatering permit NCG 020882 has been active since 2010, renewed in 2015, and expires in
2020 as part of those general stormwater permits.
• A new water withdrawal registration has been applied for given the potential of dewatering
over 100,000 GPD on the property.
• The easement running through the Nancy Weaver tract may be still legal and valid, however,
it's not included within the mine boundary anymore. It has not been used or disturbed since it
was originally permitted.
• The NOV items have all been addressed by now, assuming we have final ok from your Dept.
Given Blue Water and GS Materials are the same ownership, we'd like to ask for the Madeline Hall
Expansion (71-12) Bond be approved please.
If you have any questions regarding any of this information or require additional material, please feel
free to call.
Sincerely,
PARAMOUNTE ENGINEERING, INC.
r
J. Branch Smith, PE
Cc: William Denton, DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office
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Wehner, Judy
From: Peveler, Michael L
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 11:10 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Livingstone, Steve F
Subject: RE: [External] RE: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
Attachments: Johnston County, Mill Creek Mine, Response Letter.pcif
Judy
Please see the attached.
Mike Peveler
Environmental Review Coordinator
NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
919-707-8188
919-715-5161 FAX
Michael. Peveler(cDncoarks. aov
121 W. Jones Street 1 1615 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699
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From: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:56 PM
To: Wilson, Nat <[e-mail]>; Peveler, Michael L <[e-mail]>; Bauer, Michael
<[e-mail]>; Galamb, Eric <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>;
[e-mail]; [e-mail]; Taylor, Kenneth <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] RE: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by June 14, 2019 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications and modifications, this office will carefully
review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects would
be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type of requests is greatly appreciated. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.

From: Branch Smith <bsmithPparamounte-en¢.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:00 PM
To: Wehner, Judy <iudv.wehnerCa)ncdenr.gov>
Subject: [External] RE: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
See attached pdfs
Kind Regards;
Branch
From: Wehner, Judy <iudv.wehner(ancdenr.¢ov>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 11:40 AM
To: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
Can you send me pdfs of the maps and application, please? Our admin is out sick and I need to route it ASAP.
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
919-707-9227 office
Judy Wehner(c)ncdenr.go Email
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1512
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Mining Program Website:
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Division of Parks and Recreation
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Governor Roy Cooper
May 29, 2019
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Ms. Wehner,
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton
I am responding to your request for review regarding the Mining Permit Application for Mill Creek
Mine, Johnston County, NC. Based on the project as proposed, the North Carolina Division of Parks
and Recreation has no objections and therefore no comments.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Most Sincerely,
Michael Peveler
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
[phone] / [e-mail]
Dwayne Patterson, Director
NC Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 MSC - Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
919.707.9300 / ncparks.gov
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS
Naturm [tioadew

Wehner, Judy
From:
Summers, Kimberly M
Sent:
Friday, June 21, 2019 3:08 PM
To:
James Kirkpatrick; Wehner, Judy
Cc:
Karen Hilliard; [e-mail]; Branch Smith
Subject:
RE: [External] FW: Bluewater pictures
Hi James,
We have discussed the recent inspection and agree there has been quite a bit of movement in the right direction.
Unfortunately, there is still work needed to finish re-establishing the buffers and shape up the diversion berms. At this
time, we cannot lift the NOV, but will extend the deadline another 30 days.
I also asked Judy about the pumping between pits you mentioned and that cannot occur until that activity has been
approved in the updated revised permit.
I will send the updated inspection reports early next week.
Thanks,
Kimberly
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To: Summers, Kimberly M <[e-mail]>; Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Cc: Karen Hilliard <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]; Branch Smith
<[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] FW: Bluewater pictures
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Thank you for meeting Bobby Smith and I at the Blue Water location today. As we discussed, the back of the property,
near the old river bed has been regraded, bermed and the rim ditch filled in so water no longer leaves the property. The
water accumulating from rainfall in the area now drains into our existing pit. Please call me with questions.
James Kirkpatrick
Vice President
336-263-6105

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the property, near the old river bed has been regraded, bermed and the rim ditch filled in so water no
longer leaves the property. The water accumulating from rainfall in the area now drains into our existing
pit. Please call me with questions.
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Applicant me: 'V �+W ProjectName:
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Date: Routed Rec'd
Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
Yq/NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
US Fish dr Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
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[� [vision of Parks all Recreation Date: Routed
L29 NG Geological Survey Section Date: Routed
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(Only new applicants)
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Date: Routed
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Wehner, Judy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:56 PM
To: Wilson, Nat; Peveler, Michael L; Bauer, Michael; Galamb, Eric; Dunn, Maria T.;
[e-mail], [e-mail]; Taylor, Kenneth
Subject: FW: [External] RE: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
Attachments: 2019.5.20 Mine Maps t.pdt Mill Creek Mine Application.PDF; pump letter.pdf; 18437.PE
Cover Letter.pdf; 18437.PE NOV Resp2.pdf
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by June 14, 2019 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications and modifications, this office will carefully
review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects would
be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type of requests is greatly appreciated. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
From: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:00 PM
To: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
See attached pdfs
Kind Regards;
Branch
From: Wehner, Judy <iudv.wehner(ancdenr.eov>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 11:40 AM
To: Branch Smith <bsmith(garamounte-ene.com>
Subject: pdfs of Blue Water S & G
Can you send me pdfs of the maps and application, please? Our admin is out sick and I need to route it ASAP.

Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
919-707-9227 office
Judv.Wehner(a)ncdenr.00v Email
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1512
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Mining Program Website:
httos://deo. nc. gov/about/d ivisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-m i neral-land-perm its/m inino-prop ram
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Wehner, Judy
From:
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To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
919-707-9227 office
Judy.Wehner(cD,ncdenr.gov Email
Wehner, Judy
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 12:25 PM
Wilson, Nat, Bauer, Michael; Dunn, Maria T.; [e-mail];
[e-mail]; Peveler, Michael L; Taylor, Kenneth; Galamb, Eric
Last map
51-40 Map 4 2019.jpg
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1512
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Applicant's Name: l�( ay ProjectName:
Applic./ Permit No: ; ) County: Date Received:
Reviewer: t River Basin Name:
❑ New ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: s ❑ Fee Received. S
Please route entire application package to :
El Regional Office (a complete copies; attach the "LQS Regional Office Mining Application Review
Checklist" to one copy and attach both the DAQand D WR "Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional
Engineer)
Date: Routed
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed
NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed
US Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages of the application and any location maps to:
Division of Parks all Recreation Date: Routed
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed
El Division of Marine Fisheries Date: Routed
Division of Soil a Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date: Routed
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives a History
(Only new applicants)
❑ Other.-
** Suspense Date for Comments:
❑ Please note the following:
Date: Routed
Date: Routed
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
Rec'd
(no later than 25 days from receipt)

Wehner, Judy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 12:21 PM
To: Wilson, Nat; Bauer, Michael; Dunn, Maria T.; '[e-mail]';
'[e-mail]'; Peveler, Michael L, Taylor, Kenneth; Galamb, Eric
Cc: Denton, Bill; Summers, Kimberly M
Subject: Blue Waters Sand & Gravel Mill Creek Mine Modification 2019
Attachments: 51-40 MOD APPL 2019.pdf, 51-40 Map 1 2019jpg
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the above
referenced project. It will take several emails to send all the maps.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by June 14, 2019 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications and modifications, this office will carefully
review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects would
be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type of requests is greatly appreciated. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
919-707-9227 office
Judv.Wehneridncdenr.gov Email
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1512
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Mining Program Website:
hftps:Hdeq. nc.gov/abouttdivisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-permits/mining-program
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Wehner, Judy
From:
Wehner, Judy
Sent:
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 2:11 PM
To:
Bolich, Rick
Cc:
Denton, Bill; Summers, Kimberly M
Subject:
51-490 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments:
51-490 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
Here's the review sheet for the modification of the Mill Creek Mine in Johnston County.

Wehner, Judy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 12:22 PM
To: Wilson, Nat; Bauer, Michael; Dunn, Maria T.; '[e-mail]';
'[e-mail]'; Peveler, Michael L; Taylor, Kenneth; Galamb, Eric
Cc: Denton, Bill; Summers, Kimberly M
Subject: Blue Waters Sand & Gravel Mill Creek Mine Additional Maps
Attachments: 51-40 Map 2 2019jpg; 51-40 Map 3 2019 jpg
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
919-707-9227 office
Judv.WehnerAncdenr.gov Email
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1512
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Print this form to PDF Return PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DEMLR RO, DWR SPU. Send a copy to the permittee.
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name: Mill Creek Mine DEMLR Permit # 51-40
Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Modificayion
YES
County: Johnsyon Applicant's
NO Date Commencing
F it
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? F,7 ( (—
Latitude: 35.3496 Longitude:-78.1897
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 06/14/2019
2002
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. required?
(
F (
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
( Permit #
F (
Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a 401 certification is required?
(
F
YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
F l
I
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
F
wetlands to the site?
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Blue Water Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Mill Creek Mine
Latitude: 35.3495630 N
Longitude: 77.1896670 W
County: Johnston
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Date: 5/22/2019
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Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
Comments:
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Other Comments:
Reviewed tiV' Date:
Print
Central Office Reviewer.
Rev Dec 2006

LAND QUALITY SECTION REGiOVAL ULph�'9;t
MINING APPLICATION REVIEW CHECKLIST
APPLICATION/PERMIT NO,: "y� n( ACTION: New tModificatLionenewal Transfer Release
APPLICANT NAME: M%ltt,Il�J+-(, 1 C. MINE NAME:COUNTY:
Administrative Issues:
A. Is the site currently under NOV? Yes No Explain:
B. Is an NPDES permit needed? Yes No Explain:
C. Is an NPDES permitting existing? Yes No Explain:
D. Is an 0 & M Plan needed? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Yes No Explain:
B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? Yes No Explain:
C. Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Fxnlain-
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Fxnlain,
E. Is visual screening needed? Yes No Explain:
Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite
sedimentation? Yes No Explain:
Is the proposed revegetation/reclamation plan acceptable? Yes No Explain:
Date inspected:
rosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
t is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
my concerns or comments:
)then Comments:
Vho was the application routed to and when?:
)ivision of Air Quality: — Date:
)ivision of Water Resources (Surface Water Protection Section): Date:
)they: Date:
ispector/Reviewer's Name:
Date:
ev Dec 2006

Wehner, Judy
From: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 2:32 PM
To: Wenner, Judy
Cc: Denton, Bill; Summers, Kimberly M
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2
Attachments: 18437.PE Cover Letter.pdf, pump letter.pdf
Here's two letters coming to your mail that are in addition to the previous submittals.
Kind Regards;
Branch
From: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:57 PM
To: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2
Gorcha but I need a detailed description of the modification request that includes everything they want.
From: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 201911:33 AM
To: Wehner, Judy <[udv.wehnerPncdenr.gov>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2
We want to combine them into 1 permit. Either new number or use one already out there.
Kind Regards;
Branch
From: Wehner, Judy <iudv.wehner(@ncdenr.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11:33 AM
To: Branch Smith <bsmithPparamounte-ene.com>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2
I received the package. I have no idea what you are submitting. You have both permits as the modification. There is no
description of the modification. Which permit are you modifying?
From: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 9:27 AM
To: Summers, Kimberly M <[e-mail]>

Cc: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>; Denton, Bill <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2
Did your offices receive Blue Water Permit Mod and NOV Response Packages yesterday? Will you make a return visit
during your reviews? I'd like to be there to make sure it all gets addressed. Just let me know please
Thanks
Kind Regards;
Branch
From: Summers, Kimberly M <kimberly.summersCOncdenuov>
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 8:46 AM
To: Branch Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: Permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2
Hi Branch,
Attached are the permits for Mill Creek #1 and #2. Let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks,
Kimberly
Kimberly Summers
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
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[e-mail]
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regulation

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C N G I N as MIN G. IN C.
May 22, 2019
Ms. Judy Wehner
NCDEQ — NCDEMLR
1612 Mail Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
RE: Mill Creek Mine (Permit 51-40 and 51-49)
Williford Rd, Princeton, Johnston County, NC
Dear Ms. Wehner,
On behalf of Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. we are submitting a follow-up summary of the changes
proposed as requested by your email. See below for a brief list:
• Request that the permits 51-40 and 51-49 be combined into 1 permit with a single bond
coverage.
• The Harper tract where the washout occurred across the driveway has been purchased by Blue
Water and has been included into the revised maps issued to your office.
• The buffers are varied between permits and we propose basically a 50' buffer all the way
around with exception to Williford Road as a 100' buffer. There was a 250' buffer on the rear
of the old maps, that we are proposing to be a 50' now.
• Dewatering permit NCG 020882 has been active since 2010, renewed in 2015, and expires in
2020 as part of those general stormwater permits.
• A new water withdrawal registration has been applied for given the potential of dewatering
over 100,000 GPD on the property.
• The easement running through the Nancy Weaver tract may be still legal and valid, however,
it's not included within the mine boundary anymore. It has not been used or disturbed since it
was originally permitted.
• The NOV items have all been addressed by now, assuming we have final ok from your Dept.
Given Blue Water and GS Materials are the same ownership, we'd like to ask for the Madeline Hall
Expansion (71-12) Bond be approved please.
If you have any questions regarding any of this information or require additional material, please feel
free to call.
Sincerely,
PARAMOUNTE ENGINEERING, INC.
J. Branch Smith, PE
Cc: William Denton, DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office
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05/21/2019
Ms. Judith Wehner.
NCDEQ-DEMLR-Mining Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. Mining Permit 51-40 & 51-49.
Johnson County.
Dear Ms. Wehner:
If the proposed mine named Mill Creek Mine adversely impacts any existing wells for
the residences that are currently occupied within a 500' radius of its location, Blue
Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. will take action to correct loss of water by lowering the
pumps and/or increasing the drop pipes in existing wells, replacing the pump with one
that can draw from a deeper depth, replacing the well with a deeper one, or would
considering paying the initial hook-up fee for county water for the residences if the
owner desires.
#TX140;A'
Karen Newport
CEO
PO Box 1335, Burlington, NC 27216. Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone].

DARAMOUNTE
E N <3 I N E E R I N G. 1 N C.
May 20, 2019
Mr. Bill Denton — Raleigh Regional Office Manager
NCDEQ — NCDEMLR
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
RE: Mill Creek Mine (Permit 51-40 and 51-49)
Williford Rd, Princeton, Johnston County, NC
Dear Mr. Denton,
RECEIVED
MAY 2 2 2019
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
On behalf of Blue Water Sand and Gravel, lnc. we are submitting formal responses to the Notice of
Violations and Intent to Enforce Letter dated April 10, 2019 regarding the non-compliance with this
property permitted as a sand mine. Please find your comments and permit conditions listed below
with our response provided in bold bullets.
1. Operating Condition 2B: During mining operations, water trucks or other means that
may be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
Excessive dust was observed at the entrance on Williford Road.
• A water truck will be used to keep the dust down.
2. Operating Condition 4A: Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip
rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into
any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
Adequate mechanical barriers were not present to prevent sediment from being
tracked onto Williford Road and discharged onto undisturbed buffers and adjoining
properties along the disturbed boundaries at the site.
• Erosion control measures such as berms and additional stone is being repaired to
address these violations.
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3. Operating Condition 4B: All drainage from the affected areas around the mine
excavations shall be diverted internal to said excavations. —Several ditches were
draining off -site and not internal to the mine.
• The ditch outlet in the rear of the property has been plugged and no water is leaving the
pond that feeds this ditch. There is an approved discharge point as part of NPDES
NCG020882 that enters the farm ditch of the eastern adjoiner, Nancy Weaver's land, but
that one is currently not discharging either.
4. Operating Condition 4D: Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map
revised August 8, 2013 and the supplemental information received by the Land
Quality Section on June 27, 2013, August 15, 2013, and August 19, 2013. Affected
areas outside the permit boundaries continued to be observed during the inspections.
• See permit modification and new mine maps.
5. Operating Condition 5: All affected area boundaries (51.19 acres) shall be
permanently marked at the site on 100 ft. intervals. All affected permit boundaries
have still not been marked on site.
• Surveyors have been onsite marking the property boundaries, and buffers will be
marked once the new permit is complete. The total combined acreage is 180 acres.
6. Operating Condition 9A: Sufficient buffer (minimum 100 foot) shall be maintained
between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent
property. Minimum 100-foot buffer has still not been maintained along site
boundaries.
• The 100-ft buffer is only shown on the public right of way of Williford Rd per the new
maps as shown.
7. Operating Condition 9B: Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the mine map
revised August 8, 2013. Buffers have still not been maintained as indicated on the
mine map revised August 8, 2013.
• Buffers have been re-established on most of the mine, and a request is made to revise
some of the buffers per the mine maps, specifically the 250-ft buffer on the rear is being
requested to a 50-ft buffer if the Dept. approves.
8. Operating Condition 12: The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the
desire to delete, modify, or otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or
erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for a mining
permit or any approved revision to it. Approval to implement such changes must be
obtained from the Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
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Approval of modifications is needed. No such application for modification to the
mining permit has been received.
• A modification application and revised mine maps have been completed and has been
issued to Judy Wehner in Raleigh and a copy is included herein.
9. Reclamation Condition 4: Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with
mining to the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon
as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any mine segment under
permit. Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within two
years of completion or termination of mining. No reclamation has been
completed on the site to date.
• The current repair areas and berms that are specific to these violations will be seeded
this Spring/Summer. There are not current any large areas that inactive to operations
that would need reclamation. Pit A is not being mined currently and deeper than Oft
per the Reclamation Conditions.
This office requests that you respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of this notice. Your
response should address each of the below listed items (A through H). Please mail your
response to Bill Denton, Regional Engineering Supervisor, Division of Energy Mineral and
Land Resources, 3800 Barrett Dr. Raleigh, NC 27609. Please note, in order to bring this site
into compliance, the following corrective actions must be taken:
A. Provide documentation that the proper NPDES Permit has been obtained and explain
why Blue Water Sand and Gravel Inc. did not obtain the necessary permit.
• NCG 020882 is active and a modification is not necessary per communication with
NCDEMLR Stormwater.
B. Detail in writing that what measures Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. has Installed
sufficient to prevent sediment from being tracked off -site as per permit Operating Condition
4A.
• Additional stone has been installed at the entrance. The road has been cleaned. A water
truck will be used to keep the dust down.
C. Subject permit must be modified to include a detailed erosion and sedimentation
control plan. Please explain when Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc. plans to submit this
modification request. (Please see the attached modification checklist for your use.)
• Modification included herein.
D. Site inspection revealed that mining activities (roads, mine excavation, overburden
storage area, etc.) have occurred in areas beyond the footprint of the approved mine maps
listed under permit Operating Conditions 4D. Please confirm in your response that you have
ceased all mining activities beyond the approved affected area boundaries and on what date
those activities were stopped. Your mine permit must be modified to include additional
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acreage outside of the current permit boundary or areas disturbed outside of boundary must
be reclaimed within the deadline stated below. (Please see the attached modification
checklist for your use.)
• The berms along the haul road are being regraded and seeded, and we have requested
the buffers to be reduced from 250-ft to 50-ft along the rear of the mine boundary. See new
mine maps.
E. Mine affected area boundaries have not been marked as per permit Operating
Condition 5. Please explain in Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.'s response how this
has been corrected. Please include photographs as supporting documentation,
The boundaries have been surveyed and buffers are staked.
F. Buffers specified on the mine map must be reestablished in all areas where
mining activities have exceeded permitted boundary, as per permit Operating
Conditions 9A and 9B. Please explain in Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.'s
response how this will be accomplished and how these areas will be revegetated.
• The buffers will be re-established with the overburden material from the mine
activities and seeded. This has already been completed for the property adjoining the
old Harper land, which is under contract to be included within the mine boundary as
shown.
G. Please detail Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.'s written response efforts to
begin reclamation around the western permit boundary and any areas that have
reached the boundary limits.
See revised mine maps and permit modification.
If you have any questions regarding any of this information or require additional material, please feel
free to call.
Sincerely,
PARAMOUNTE ENGINEERING, INC.
J. Branch Smith, PE
Cc: Jack Bailey, Blue Water Sand and Gravel
James Kirkpatrick, Blue Water Sand and Gravel
Karen Newport, Blue Water Sand and Gravel
Bobby Smith, Blue Water Sand and Gravel
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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
RECEIVED
BLUE WATER SAND & GRAVEL, INC.MAY 22 Z019
MILL CREEK MINE SAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
MINE MODIFICATION PERMIT
PERMIT:
Prepared By:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Minerals, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MINING SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Mill Creek Mine County Johnston
River Basin: Neuse River
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.35004 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-78.1740 W
2. Name of Applicant* Blue Water Sand and Gravel. Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail**P.O. Box 1335 Burlington, NC 27216
Telephone [phone] Alternate No. [phone]
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4. Mine Office
Telephone[phone]
5. Mine
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of
our knowledge. We fully unders nd that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revoca
***Signature
Print
Title Owner/Operator
Date `l- t-
This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on
the reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone
number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of
receipt of a complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the
filing of any supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and
all required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets
as needed.
2

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine
map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by
the permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
❑ If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 51-40 & 51-49 Total permitted acreage: 180.0+/- ac
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ® No N. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 2.45 ac
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ® No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification: 2.45 ac
. (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form entitled Notification of
Adjoining Landowners). Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this
acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes
No ❑. (If no, a "minor modification" fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage
to be added). If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the
permit (the total acreage to be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification"
fee will be based upon): 2.45 acres.
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:
3

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE PAID
FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand and Gravel
3. Mining method:
4.
❑ Hydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
® Dragline & Truck ❑ Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Tracked Excavator and Truck
a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) +/- 35ft
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation,
etc.) Natural Ground
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) +/- 30-35 ft
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Since 2007 by G.S.M. and prior by others
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps
and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 51h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
[phone]
www.ncdot.orLr/it/gisContact/default.html
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek,
stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining
permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that
has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
b. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres
1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch =100 feet
200+ Acres
1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of
tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation, and any
other major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected / disturbed during the life of
the mining permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
1.0
Stockpiles
0.5
Wastepiles
1.5
Processing Area/Haul Roads
4.75
Mine Excavation
73.75
Other (Unexcavated/Berms)
1.5
Total Affected Acreage
83.0
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED
QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOB. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY
ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference
the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
1.OBTAIN STATE MINING PERMIT APPROVAL AND OTHER STATE, LOCAL, OR FEDERAL APPLICABLE PERMITS.
21OLLOW EROSION CONTROL MEASURES AS APPROVED ON PREVIOUS MINE MAPS FOR ANY NEW EXCAVATION AND
CLEARING.
3.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GRAVEL ENTRANCE ON WILLIFORD ROAD. ANY NEW DRIVEWAYS ON PUBLIC STATE ROADS
SHALL PERMITTED BY NCDOT RESIDENT ENGINEER'S OFFICE.
4.MAINTAIN STEEL GATE(S) AT MINE ENTRANCES WITH LOCKS, MINE SAFETY SIGNAGE PER MHSA, AND NCDEQ
PERMIT SIGNAGE.
5.VEGETATE/RECLAIM IN -ACTIVE AREAS AND SIDE DITCHES ALONG HAUL ROADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEEDING
AND MULCHING SPECIFICATIONS.
&INSTALL NEW OR REPLACE OLD "OPEN PIT" WARNING SIGNS AROUND PERIMETER OF EARTH BERMS AND MINE
BOUNDARY LINES.
7.FOLLOW EROSION CONTROL AND STORMWATER BEST PRACTICES DURING MINING OPERATIONS AS SHOWN ON
THESE MAPS. STORMWATER RUNOFF TO FLOW INTO EXCAVATION AREAS. CLEAN WATER DISCHARGES ARE
PERMITTED, BUT NPDES PERMIT CONDITIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
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&AFTER EXCAVATION IS COMPLETED IN SPECIFIC AREAS, REGRADE SIDE SLOPES AND STABILIZE, VEGETATE, AND
ESTABLISH PONDS PER THE RECLAMATION PLAN AND PERMIT CONDITIONS.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and
during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for
mine excavation(s), waste piles, accesslmine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation
and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on
the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs
and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Ref. previous mine maps and current mine maps for erosion control measures.
a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
Sand is washed with water.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point
discharge to the waters of the State? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge
and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
Ref. NPDES NCG020882.
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated
withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 1.08 MGD Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that
lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current
water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water
system or private wells.
There have been no problems to date; however a std. pumping responsibility letter will be
provided from Blue Water stating their responsibility shall any private wells get
compromised as a result of the dewatering on the mine.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for
or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater,
etc.) from the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is
required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws
more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water
Resources if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons
per day.
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3.
4.
5.
a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No S. If yes,
indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air
Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Dust will be controlled by use of water truck. A new water truck has been purchased for this
property.
A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions.
Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a
wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the
mine map(s).
Min. 50-ft undisturbed or unexcavated buffer is provided all the way around the mine boundary.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing
activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands
unless smaller undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider
than 50 feet may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site?
Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
There are adjacent waterways and wetlands from the Neuse River and 50-ft buffers and 50-ft
riparian buffers are shown on revised mine maps.
a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required,
unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Excavation slopes will be 2:1 or flatter. Final reclamation grades will be 3:1 or flatter.
b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden disposal areas,
etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or slope drains
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(with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization.
See mine maps.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided
on the mine map(s).
See mine maps.
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine
benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
n/a
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring
dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation.
Locate all such structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
See mine maps. Required berms, slopes, buffers, and signage are being maintained on this mine.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high
wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and
adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detaillcross-section
and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
Vegetated berms and gates.
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ®. If yes, how will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles, and waste areas be controlled?
10.
a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation
from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building
berms or other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide
cross -sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
See mine permit conditions.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned
park, forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be
mitigated?
No public parks or recreation areas are located near this site.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what
precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to
nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program
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(such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed
excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12.Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, describe
these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the locations) of
all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Fuel storage secondary containment is regulated by NPDES NCG020882 and MSHA. See mine
maps for fuel storage.
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and
indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the
method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of
restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion,
siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must
correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information,
including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan
and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Mine slopes will be reclaimed at 3:1. Any tailings and silt ponds shall be backfilled and
stabilized at 3:1 or cleaned out to establish a lake area with an average depth of 4-ft below the
normal water level. Any wastepiles, stockpiles, and other disturbed areas shall be leveled and
smoothed consistent with the reclamation. The entire site will be re -vegetated per the permanent
vegetation specifications. Once mining is complete in an area, it shall be vegetated and
reclaimed.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the Iocation of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that
a more shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Existing ponds shown on mine maps will remain after reclamation is complete.
3. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, specify species.
Existing ponds may or may not be stocked with fish, but if so NCWRC biologists will be
contacted for a stocking permit and no charge from the Commission.
4. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in
rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are
appropriate fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all
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permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
N/A
5. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine
waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for
such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
Berms, overburden, and spoil banks will be used to establish final slopes at 3:1. There will be no
waste areas left onsite.
5.a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
All stockpiles and onsite roadways will be removed, regraded, and vegetated.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
All scrap materials will be removed from this site and taken to a designated landfill.
No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without Rrio written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and
either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit
has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application.
All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
No off -site waste will be disposed of on this site.
7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount
and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general
seeding instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only
tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment
and Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
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e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): See Mine Details Sheet
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
See Mine Details Sheet
SEED - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
See Mine Details Sheet
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING: See Mine Details Sheet
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan submitted by:
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of
$500 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, -for
aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect during the lifer this mining permit (in addition,
please insert the appropriate reclamation costlacre,for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application,form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond, or you based
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
ACREAGE COST / ACRES' COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$1,500.00
/Ac. — $
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$1,800.00
/Ac. — $
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$2,000.00
/Ac. _ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
0 Ac.
X
$1,800.00
/Ac. _ $
Mine Excavation:
Ac.
X
$2,000.00
/Ac. — $
Other (Berms): Ac. X $1,800.00 /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 0 Ac.
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain
into proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where
measures will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and
wetlands.
Internal Drainage: Ac.
Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 /Ac. = 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST:
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $568,890 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10 years
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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E. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, to:
1. the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
2. all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned
by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be
notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine
map(s); and
3. all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek,
stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet
of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road
that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in
advance by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the
completed "Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of
all owners of record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and
submitted to the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the
application will be considered complete.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA,
AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that applied
to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no
disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by
the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining
landowners.
'SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS'
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to
the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are
adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned
by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief
administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any
person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the
issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the
Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be
held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding
the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone
number: . For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written
comments / documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application
review process until a final decision is made on the application.
(Owner of Record)
Applicant:
Contact:
(Applicant & Contact Person)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice) (Address of Applicant)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, , an ayp1T icant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining
Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the
following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be
mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses
shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality
in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been
caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following
address:
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department
that a reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all
tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining
these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of
the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S.
74-50(b1) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the
receipts of mailing showing that the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the
Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant:
Title of person executing Affidavit
I, , a Notary Public of the County of , State of North Carolina, do hereby
certify that
Affidavit was made by him.
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of
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G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon
our lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections
or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to
G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever
entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably
necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond
forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
n
Signature:
Print Name: R . e. tc
(Title, if applicable) paw e �1
Company
K-FARMS, INC.
Address:
PO Box 2570
Burlington, NC 27216-2750
Telephone:
(36) 584-1745
Date Signed:
Q - St— iG
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
Print Name: 13,.c . ki2GPnarbe ,- Se .
Title
Company: Blue Water Sand and Gravel. Inc.
Mine Name: Mill Creek Mine
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One orieinal and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps —mine
maps and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the
form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front
cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program
staff at [phone].
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